Music Techniques 3-1

Subject 740-385 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Summer Term, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:

740-229 Music Techniques 2-2
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Stuart Geoffrey A Greenbaum, Mr Ian Bruce Godfrey
Subject Overview:

Students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principal 20th century techniques, compose short pieces using these techniques, and appreciate the skills and problems of the compositional process.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a working knowledge of the principal 20th-century techniques;

  • understand and articulate the historical context in which they emerged;

  • compose short pieces using these techniques; and

  • appreciate the skills and problems of the compositional process.
Assessment:

Regular practical and written assignments and tests (90%); attendance and participation (10%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Information Not Available
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Music
Diploma in Music (Practical)

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